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Tune in weekly to hear stories of and from our student-athletes, check in on all 20 Crusader teams, and connect with alumni that sported the Purple and White! If you have a question for a coach or a story idea, log-in to your Anchor account and leave us a message and way to contact you.

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    • Dec 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 2.7 *Holiday Edition* with Head Football Coach Brian Foos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 57:13


    To close out 2020 we bring you an early Christmas gift ... an extra episode of the Forward, Capital Crusaders! Podcast. We get great news from AD Dixie Jeffers regarding winter sports, and follow that up with an exclusive interview with new football head coach, Brian Foos. We give no mercy to Coach on day 1 of the job and pepper him with questions about his journey and his vision for Cap Football. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Episode 2.6 - AD Update, Softball Check-in, James Starks ‘08 (football), feat. Cap Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 108:24


    On season two, episode six of the Forward, Capital Crusaders podcast ... we lead off the program with our regular AD update with Interim Director of Athletics, Dixie Jeffers. Coach will let us know what’s going on with basketball, fan attendance, and how it’s imperative to be wise in our decision making this holiday season. On deck and ready with an update on Capital Softball is Head Coach Andrea Nagy. We then welcome to the program from the class of 2008, All-American football player James Starks. We find out very quickly that he has a personality for the camera, or microphone in this case, as he unveils why he is coming back to the Buckeye State and shares a story or two from his time on those NCAA playoff teams. We will wrap up the show by featuring “the team behind our teams“. We welcome to the program head coach of Capital Cheer, Lila Pettibone, and senior Gabriella Engoglia, to talk about what it takes to fly high with Cap Cheer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Episode 2.5 - Jason Sturgill on Cap Baseball & service to country, Shane Fouch '98 (football), AD Update with Dixie Jeffers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 65:38


    On Episode 2.5 of the Forward, Capital Crusaders! podcast: 1. We receive a couple pieces of good news from Director of Athletics and Recreation, Dixie Jeffers! 2. In the first of a two-part segment, Assistant Coach Jason Sturgill gives us our Cap Baseball update! 3. Part 2 features a different side of Coach Sturgill, the side dedicated to service through his time in the U.S. Army. Coach shares with us a piece of his experience, hardships, and how its all equipped him with the knowledge to begin his own mental toughness coaching business. 4. We catch up with former record-holding wide receiver, Shane Fouch '98, of Capital Football. Listen to all past episodes online! Follow Cap Athletics on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! Take The Pledge to re-commit yourself to keep yourself and other safe this holiday season! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Episode 2.4 - AD Update, M-Lax Check-in, Alumni Spotlight w/ All-American Lizzy Stanton Finnegan ‘09

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 68:51


    We open with our AD Update with Dixie Jeffers then check in on CU Men’s Lax fall ball with Head Coach Dom Marzano. We wrap up with our Alumni Spotlight, where we welcome Track & Field 4x All-American Lizzy (Stanton) Finnegan ‘09. Together we talk about how she lit up the track and now extinguishes fires with the Columbus FD! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Episode 2.3 - A Look Inside the AT Room + Alumnus Kane Murray '19 Road into Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 73:09


    Let’s get ready for a couple of inside looks! We start in the AT Room where we talk with Head Athletic Trainer Matt Smith about getting and keeping athletes healthy, as well as some of the things you may not know about him or his job. Then, we talk with a young Cap alumnus who has taken his passion to create change to his career. Former football player Kane Murray ‘19 is working in state politics and shares a day in his life with us serving Ohioans. All that and your AD Update with Dixie Jeffers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Ep. 2.2 - Get to Know Interim President Dave Kaufman + AD Update, Women's Hoops Check-In, Alumnus Alex Coleman '14 (football)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 98:19


    On this episode of Forward, Capital Crusaders! we have the grand daddy of all features! Tune in and get to know Capital University Interim President Dave Kaufman in one of his first interviews since taking office. You also get a double dose of Dixie Jeffers between your AD Update and our check-in on the women’s basketball program. Our alumni spotlight shines on Alex Coleman, all-conference football player from the Class of 2014. (air date: 10/13/20) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Series 2 Premiere! Small Town to NFL to Cap! Alumni: Nici Workman. AD Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 106:11


    Welcome to Season 2 of the Forward, Capital Crusaders! podcast.  * We'll kick off (like we normally do) with our AD Update with Interim Director of Athletics and Recreation Dixie Jeffers.  * We'll then move onward with our first program check-in of the new season and hit the hardwood with Head Men's Basketball Coach Damon Goodwin. * It's a longer second half, which begins with our alumni spotlight. We catch up with All-American Nici Workman '04 of Capital to take a peak at her career, both in the office, at the home, and on the court as a Hall of Fame volleyball player. * We'll wrap up with our feature piece in which we take a look at the life and works of Assistant Football Coach Keith Rucker, who went from small town Mississippi to the NFL and now is using his knowledge to empower our Cap athletes! Be sure to like the podcast, subscribe and set your notifications so that you don't miss an episode. We publish a new episode every other Tuesday, so our next show we'll be aired on Tuesday, October 13.  'Like us' on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@CapCrusaders) to stay up-to-date on everything happening inside the walls of Capital Athletics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Season 1.5 - AD Update and Season 2 launch info!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 18:53


    Have you missed us? Well we’re coming back very soon! Season 2 of Forward, Capital Crusaders! is set for September 29th and we can’t wait! Listen to our preview for the season premiere’s guest list AND allow us to provide you an AD Update from Interim Director of Athletics and Recreation, Dixie Jeffers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Episode 14 - One Shot, The Pledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 63:35


    On Episode 14 of Forward, Capital Crusaders!  1. We get our regular update from Interim Director of Athletics and Recreation, Dixie Jeffers. Cap will begin the year going virtual but that will not stop our student-athletes from being the best versions of themselves. Find out how. 2. Head Coach Matt Ogden stops by to talk about the Crusaders women's soccer team. What went right in 2019 that will make this year special, and maybe a few farming tips along the way! 3. We wrap up with one shot taken by a Cap alum that not only padded her pockets but made for an incredibly special moment. Katie Lease '18 went to a memorable course to compete in a charity tournament and came away with yet another special memory. And if you are interested in attending Cap and need a contact, Katie is also an admissions counselor so contact her directly! Email: klease@capital.edu  Take The Pledge with our students, athletes, faculty, staff, fans and fellow good humans. We need everyone to buy in and be #CapTogether as we battle the Coronavirus in order to bring competition back to campus. Tell us you are doing your part by signing our digital pledge: athletics.capital.edu/pledge Published: 8/11/2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Episode 13 - Fall Update, Men’s Soccer and “What is SAAC?!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 70:01


    Episode 13: 1. AD update with Dixie Jeffers - a conversation surrounding the OAC's decision to postpone fall sports. 2. Program check-in with Head Coach Alan Yost of Capital University Men's Soccer 3. We feature Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) president, Kelly Bachmann to talk about the organization and how student-athletes can get involved! If you’d like more information, contact Kelly at kbachmann@capital.edu If you have a tip, story idea, or comment on the show log onto Anchor and leave us a voice message so we can follow up, or email rgasser@capital.edu. #ForwardCapCrusaders --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Ep. 12 - AD/mascot update, XC with Coach Weiss, new Reds scout Tyler Gibbons ‘17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 86:03


    In episode 12 of Forward, Capital Crusaders: 1. AD Dixie Jeffers makes good on her promise to return and provide updates on Cap Athletics, hitting on its anticipated fall return and the University’s decision to move away from the Crusaders moniker. 2. We circle back around with Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Hannah Weiss to see how summer training is going for the distance runners! 3. Tyler Gibbons ’17 worked his way up the ladder and recently was named an area scout for the Cincinnati Reds of the MLB. We talk baseball, his father’s influence on his career path, and the demands of being an MLB scout. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Episode 11 - AD Dixie Jeffers,

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 63:41


    In this edition of Forward, Capital Crusaders ... we welcome (sort of) the new leader of Cap Athletics, Dixie Jeffers. Then we’ll get an update on Cap Volleyball with Head Coach Amanda Hubbard, and wrap up the show with our alumni spotlight shining on Rayshaun Gales ‘03 of Capital Football. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Ep. 10 - Quality time w/ Lynn Winters of W-Tennis and Leah Austin ‘77 (volleyball)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 70:21


    On episode 10 of Forward, Capital Crusaders! ... we talk shop with Head Women’s Tennis Coach Lynn Winters, and travel down memory lane during a pivotal time in history for women’s athletics with volleyball Hall of Famer, Leah Austin ‘77. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Ep. 9 - A statement on racism, a look into W-Hoops, an All-American mindset, and our first lax alum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 80:32


    We delayed our podcast to observe and support the #BlackoutTuesday movement, and now on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 we dive back in with: 1⃣ An update on Women’s Hoops with HC/SWA/Assoc. AD Dixie Jeffers 2⃣ What makes an All-American mindset with the newest member of the club, Josh Miller of Cap Track 3⃣ Alumni Spotlight: Danny Davide '17 of Men’s Lacrosse #capfam --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Episode 8 - Hit the links with a 40th anniversary celebration, alumni and senior spotlights! ⛳️

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 85:47


    ‪On this week’s episode of Forward, Capital Crusaders ... ‪1️⃣ We check in on Cap Men’s Tennis w/ Head Coach Cody Hurley ‪2️⃣ ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: ⛳️ Elise Duplin ‘10‬ ‪3️⃣ FEATURE: 40th Anniversary of Cap Men’s Golf and it’s O(A)C Championship and run to 4th place in the NCAA D3 Championship! ‪4️⃣ Senior Spotlight: Sydney Kelly

    Episode 7 - First Football Talk, Nonprofits in Africa, and Future Nurse Kassie Lee!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 100:27


    In Episode 7️⃣ of Forward, Capital Crusaders ... 1️⃣ We get our first look at Cap Football with Head Coach Chad Rogosheske 2️⃣ Our alumni spotlight welcomes the most decorated softball player in Cap history, Cassie Cunningham ‘00. 3️⃣ Today’s feature puts Cap’s best on display; Elli Wachtman of Women’s Basketball talks about her comeback, the Bonner Program and establishing a nonprofit in Africa! 4️⃣ We wrap up with our senior spotlight: recent grad and future nurse, Kassie Lee from Track & Field --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Episode 6 - Cap Fam Battling COVID / Nurse Appreciation Week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 87:57


    In Episode 6 of Forward, Capital Crusaders! 1️⃣ We check in on Cap Women’s Lacrosse

    Episode 5 - A day on the links, a new website and memories from ‘89 MBB grad, Tom Lanier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 78:51


    In this edition of Forward, Capital Crusaders!: 1️⃣ Head Coach Andy Garcia on the men’s and women’s golf teams 2️⃣ SID Ryan Gasser goes from host to guest to talk about Cap’s new partnership and website with SIDEARM Sports 3️⃣ Men’s Basketball alum and 1989 grad Tom Lanier gives us a memory or two from his Hall of Fame career 4️⃣ Senior Spotlight: Chris Dearth of Mens Golf ‼️ make sure to like, subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss an episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Episode 4, Student-Athlete-Cadet Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 86:40


    In Episode 4 of Forward, Capital Crusaders! 1️⃣ We check in with Head Baseball Coach Ryan Grice to get his view on where the Crusaders were heading and where they are going heading into the summer months. 2️⃣ The 2nd Quarter begins our ROTC theme for today's episode and we kick it off by looking into the student-athlete-cadet life as lived by junior Wyatt Long (football) and sophomore Emily Cooper (volleyball). 3️⃣We continue with a conversation with former Crusader softball player, Chevy Hayslett '19, who is currently serving in Poland as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. How did the Capital ROTC program guide her through school and prepare her for life? Find out! 4️⃣ We wrap up the show with our senior spotlight, and today we shine the light on senior outfielder and ROTC cadet, Morgan Fadel of Capital Softball. ** Be sure to subscribe and rate the podcast! ** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Forward, Capital Crusaders! Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 79:54


    In episode 3 of Forward, Capital Crusaders: 1️⃣ Check-in with head softball coach, Andrea Nagy, on her first year leading the Crusaders 2️⃣ Did you know a Cap grad beat Lebron James in a game of HORSE?! Meet David Kalb ‘05 of Cap Men’s Basketball who has an incredible arsenal of trick shots 3️⃣ Record-setting WR David Barnett talks about his upcoming adventure, playing pro football in Germany! 4️⃣ Senior Spotlight: Brianna Rampi, Women’s Lacrosse ** subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating, please and thank you! ** Follow Cap Athletics on Twitter, IG, YouTube and Facebook: @CapCrusaders or visit us online at athletics.capital.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Forward, Capital Crusaders! Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 81:31


    In episode 2: 1️⃣ Chaos in the Marzano household plus a Men’s Lax update 2️⃣ Alumni Spotlight with Mens Tennis All-American, Doug DiRosario ‘01 3️⃣ The Life of a two-sport athlete with Paree Furness (VB/SOFT) and Jon Kirk (FB/T&F) 4️⃣ Senior Spotlight w/ Beau Otto (Baseball). #ForwardCapCrusader * Like and subscribe on the app you’re listening on! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Forward, Capital Crusaders! (PILOT) - Crusaders Move FORWARD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 66:39


    In our debut edition of Forward, Capital Crusaders! 1️⃣ Check in Witt Track & Field head coach, Hannah Weiss 2️⃣ Connect with Tyler Schleich ‘04 and find out just how much he bleeds purple 3️⃣ Tell how 2 Cap men’s lax players made history in the first national collegiate box lacrosse championship 4️⃣ Begin our first Senior Spotlight with outfielder Hannah Martin (Massillon, Ohio) of a ao Softball. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forward-capital-crusaders/message

    Forward, Capital Crusaders! (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 0:55


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